Rotana targets 23 hotels in Saudi Arabia by 2027
Rotana reaffirms its long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia by confirming a 10-property development pipeline that will expand its portfolio in the kingdom to 23 hotels by 2027.
Jeddah Central Development Company bets on sports to drive growth reports CXO Ahmed AlAredhi
Jeddah Central Development Company positions sport as a catalyst for sustainable urban development, tourism growth and long-term investment opportunities.
Surge in Saudi women led startups
Saudi Arabia’s women led startup ecosystem has expanded rapidly under Vision 2030, reflecting major legal reforms and growing economic participation.
Qiddiya Motorsport Hotel to open in KSA in 2034
Qiddiya Speed City has unveiled plans for the Qiddiya Motorsport Hotel, set to redefine luxury racing hospitality ahead of its opening in 2034.
Saudi Arabia and Coffee: where heritage meets global ambition
Dagmar Symes, CEO of Al Hamra, charts the kingdom’s coffee journey from traditional ritual to contemporary regional hub.
Saudi Arabia accelerates religious tourism through pilgrim growth
Saudi Arabia accelerates religious tourism growth by increasing pilgrim arrivals while expanding transport infrastructure to support capacity, connectivity and economic diversification goals.
Hilton to open Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton in Riyadh
Hilton has signed two new hotels in Riyadh Olaya, marking another milestone in its continued expansion across Saudi Arabia today.
Saudi Arabia tourism’s USD 1.3 trillion development pipeline
According to Knight Frank’s Saudi Report 2025, Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation under Vision 2030, supported by a USD 1.3 trillion real estate and infrastructure pipeline.
Saudi women in leadership with Maram Kokandi
Saudi hotel leader Maram Kokandi has a strong operational and commercial background. Passionate about people development and delivering sustainable results, the hotel manager at JW Marriott shares her perspective on women in leadership.
Khaled Ahmed Sharbatly welcomes Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Year of AI declaration
Saudi Arabia has officially declared 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI), reinforcing national ambitions to strengthen global technology leadership and innovation.



















